GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 4

Subtraction and Related Facts

Connect taking away, counting back and finding differences to addition facts.

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LESSON 1

Subtract with objects and tell take-away stories.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Subtract with objects and tell take-away stories.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Draw and solve six take-away problems.

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LESSON 2

Count backwards on a number line and subtract in a suitable range.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Count backwards on a number line and subtract in a suitable range.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve eight subtraction facts and show the jumps.

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LESSON 3

Find the difference by counting up when suitable.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Find the difference by counting up when suitable.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve four comparison or difference questions with drawings.

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LESSON 4

Connect related facts, such as 7 + 3 = 10 and 10 − 3 = 7.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Connect related facts, such as 7 + 3 = 10 and 10 − 3 = 7.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Write four fact families using three numbers each.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Review mixed subtraction and explain a chosen strategy.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Review mixed subtraction and explain a chosen strategy.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Complete eight mixed questions and explain one answer.

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Quick challenge

Use a fact family to solve 10 − 3.

Reveal answer

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Use drawings, objects and simple explanations when practising. Revisit misconceptions before progressing to the next topic.